Mission Statement

Mission StatementTo establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health,
safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of
egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and
ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from
fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to
provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during
emergency operations.

The vision of the Building Department is to
work collaboratively to ensure the built environment of the City of
Ypsilanti is safe and attractive for people who live, work, and visit
here so that investment will not only be maintained, but also will grow.